Quality and Compliance Lead (Apprenticeships)

NHS; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality and Compliance Lead to enhance quality across apprenticeship delivery. This hybrid role involves overseeing compliance systems, conducting internal quality assurance, and managing a dedicated team to ensure high-quality outcomes for learners. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to transforming health and care services across the UK, where your leadership will make a significant impact on the learning experience. If you have a passion for quality and compliance in education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance and compliance systems.
• Strong leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality assurance systems across apprenticeship programmes.
• Conduct internal quality assurance for Leadership and Management qualifications.
• Line manage quality and compliance staff.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Compliance Management

Leadership

Performance Monitoring

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality and Compliance Lead at HCRG Care Group! The role is part of The Learning Enterprise team, a government-approved apprenticeship training provider for HCRG Care Group and other organizations.

The Quality and Compliance Lead plays a key operational role in maintaining and improving quality across apprenticeship and vocational delivery. The post holder will lead the development and embedding of quality assurance systems, oversee internal quality assurance across all programme areas, and ensure a consistent, high-quality learning experience from enrolment to End Point Assessment.

This is a hybrid role based at our Runcorn head office with opportunities to work from home for a good work-life balance. Travel to services may be required when necessary.

Main duties of the job

1. Lead on managing and embedding quality assurance and compliance systems across all apprenticeship programmes to ensure full compliance with ESFA funding rules, Ofsted EIF, and awarding organization standards.
2. Conduct robust internal quality assurance (IQA) for Leadership and Management qualifications (including Level 3 Team Leader and Level 5 Operational/Departmental Manager), ensuring valid, reliable assessment practices across delivery teams.
3. Line manage quality and compliance staff, providing coaching, performance monitoring, and support to ensure high-quality outcomes for all learners.

Please see the attached full job description for more responsibilities.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are a leading independent provider of community health and care services across the UK, working with commissioners and communities to improve outcomes. Our services include adult and children community health, primary care, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK, adult social care, and wellbeing services. We support millions across England and help over half a million people annually, guided by our values: we care, we think, we do.

We are committed to equal opportunities and inclusive practices, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident employer, providing necessary adjustments to support all applicants.

If you're interested, apply soon as roles may close early due to popularity. More about us at https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2.

Date posted: 01 May 2025

Salary: £38,500 to £42,500 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Manchester, Lancashire